Visit Nishi Ward
Popular places to visit
Hamadera Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hamadera Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Find out about the history of Sakai when you take a trip to Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Staff were great and the hotel was really close to dotonbori
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Second stay with them and would gladly do so again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Good hotel, it would be nice if you keep weighing machines on at least each floor
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Room clean and hotel located next to train station
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Rooms were small but comfortable and clean. Great location near Dotonbori!!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Konohana
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Konohana. If sightseeing is on the list, Universal Studios Japan is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sakurajima Station or Universal City Station to see more of the area.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Minato
Minato is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Asashiobashi Station or Bentencho Station to explore sights like Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
Nishi Ward
- Places of interest
- Nishi Ward Star Rating Hotels
- Nearby Osaka Neighborhood Hotels
- Nishi Ward Hotel Brands
- More trip options
- Ario Otori
- Tsukuohachiman Shrine
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kuromon Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Orix Theater
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Nara Kenko Land
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
